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Vermilion superintendent suspended

Vermilion Parish School Superintendent Jerome Puyau had a choice — to go behind closed doors to talk about his character or have the school board give its reasons in front of a jammed packed room. Puyau said he wanted the school board to talk about him in front of his peers.

The Eunice News candidate announcement policy

The Eunice News will publish free announcements for candidates in the Nov. 6 election. The announcements are biographical only and limited to 400 words. They will contain no campaign promises, pledges or references to other candidates. That material should be included in paid political advertising.

Thibodeaux announces candidacy for Ward 4 alderwoman

Connie Thibodeaux is announcing her candidacy for alderwoman in Ward 4 in the Nov. 6 election. Her announcement includes the following. I am currently serving as alderwomen / councilwoman Ward 4. A business owner for over 30 years in Ward 4, I have been a resident since 1977.

Political robocalls under fire in other states

State and federal enforcement agencies are receiving more complaints than ever about robocalls, which are commonly used in political campaigns as well as more shady business operations. In turn, that is leading to action by legislatures around the country, according to reporting by PEW’s Stateline.

St. Edmund's first day of school

St. Edmund students reported for their first day of school Wednesday. Gus Brown, left, a sophomore, and Helen Brown, an eighth-grader, arrived on campus early to begin their day. There are 398 students enrolled at St. Edmund. See more photos on pages 6 and 11. (Photo by Myra Miller)

St. Landry Parish celebrates school year’s beginning

Nearly 2,000 St. Landry Parish public school employees met Tuesday for the district’s second annual Convocation to celebrate the beginning of the school year. About 14,000 students are to report for classes today in the school district.

Leroy Jean Batiste Vige

Leroy Jean Batiste Vige passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at the age of 89. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 10, 2018, at 11:00 AM. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Msgr. Robert Romero will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Paul Mausoleum.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 7 Stephen Faul, 57, 1400 block of Fuselier, Arnaudville. DWI second offense; improper stopping/parking on highway; resisting an officer; failure to use safety belts. Arrested by Sunset Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 6 Randall S. Courville, 43, 300 block of Corrine, Eunice. Possession of Schedule IV CDS, failure to signal when turning within required distance, possession of drug paraphernalia. Christopher James Mouton, 38, 100 block of Gum, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Aug. 6 04:43 Break in reported in the SweetRidge Apartments. 06:24 Vehicle vandalized in the 800 block of N. CC Duson. 08:54 Caller in the 300 block of N.